Generally, when a judge sets bail for someone who has been arrested they’re going to set the amount for the cash payment that a friend or family member will have to make on their behalf. This can vary greatly, depending on what kind of crime they’ve been arrested for. If the person can’t afford to pay their bail themselves they’re going to need to work with a bail bonds service.

Bail bonds services can help people get out of jail without having to empty their savings or wipe out their income that they need for bills groceries and more. They’ll …